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Viable Osteochondral Allograft for the Treatment of a Full‐Thickness Cartilage Defect of the Patella

Arthroscopy Techniques | September 25, 2017 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 5 | Pages: No page available

10.1016/j.eats.2017.06.034 | PMID 29399449

Abstract Isolated cartilage defects can lead to significant pain and disability, prompting the development of a number of options for restorative treatment. Each method has advantages and limitations, and no single technique has gained widespread use. We present a technique for implantation of a cryopreserved osteochondral allograft (Cartiform) for the treatment of full‐thickness cartilage defects. Cartiform is a cryopreserved osteochondral allograft composed of chondrocytes, chondrogenic growth factors, and extracellular matrix proteins. This implant allows for regenerative treatment of full‐thickness cartilage lesions in a single surgical procedure. Technique Video video See video under supplementary data.